Which airline is most reliable for DTW (Detroit) to HNL (Honolulu)?

The most reliable airline on the DTW to HNL route is Delta Air Lines, with an on-time arrival rate of 83%.

How often are flights delayed from DTW to HNL?

About 16% of flights from DTW to HNL experience delays. 84% arrive on time.

What's the average delay on DTW to HNL flights?

When flights from DTW to HNL are delayed, the average delay is approximately 88 minutes.

Is a short connection safe after a DTW to HNL flight?

With 84% of DTW to HNL flights arriving on time and an average delay of 88 minutes when late, a connection under 60 minutes at HNL is risky. We recommend at least 75-90 minutes for domestic connections after this route.

DTW → HNL

DTW (Detroit) to HNL (Honolulu)

DTW (Detroit) to HNL (Honolulu) flights arrive on time 84% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is Delta Air Lines at 83%. The average delay is 88 minutes. Delays on this route are most often caused by the airline (crew, maintenance, or boarding).

Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated August 2026.

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This route is on time most of the time. About 84% of flights arrive on schedule.

Delays on this route are most often caused by the airline (crew, maintenance, or boarding).

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Departing from DTW

80% on time

Expect ~18 min sitting on the taxiway after your gate pushes back. DTW has long runway queues.

TSA is currently ~11 min. Best time: 4 AM (about 5 min).

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Arriving at HNL

85% on time

When flights into HNL are late, the average delay is 58 minutes. Build buffer if you have ground plans.

If connecting at HNL: TSA is ~18 min right now. Allow at least 60 minutes for a domestic connection.

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Data last updated August 2026. Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics.